Things to do & explore in Southwest Colorado
With multiple options to choose from depending on the type of care needed and location, Durango is well-equipped to meet a rang...
Read MOREBighorn sheep are magnificent animals to encounter and are particularly special in the State of Colorado as the state’s officia...
Read MOREWhile hot springs are found all over the world, Colorado - including a stop in Durango - has an abundance of them, creating the...
Read MOREThanks to Durango’s central location, there are many nearby towns worth exploring.
Read MOREKnown primarily for its snowy winter slopes, the Purgatory Ski Resort also offers plenty of things to do in the summer months.
Read MORELiving in Durango in Southwest Colorado places us in the heart of the Four Corners Region, where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and N...
Read MOREWhile Durango is a popular year-round destination featuring Purgatory Ski Resort, there are several towns that share center sta...
Read MOREBelow are some of the most popular youth summer camps in the Durango area.
Read MOREDurango and the greater Southwest Colorado area are an ideal family vacation destination, both in summer and winter.
Read MOREWhile Durango is the main Southwest Colorado and Four Corners Region hub, there are some other nearby airports worth looking into.
Read MORETraveling north from Durango to Silverton on Highway 550, you will pass Pinkerton Hot Springs about 12 miles from town on the e...
Read MOREWhile many stand out and have great visibility in town, we’ve picked a few hidden gems that are off the main drag and may even ...
Read MOREThe Smiley Building holds a special place in Durango, serving many purposes since it was built in 1936.
Read MOREDurango, CO is a college town, home to Fort Lewis College (FLC), a four-year liberal arts public institution.
Read MOREThe Sky Steps Trail is a unique in-town trail with just over 500 steps connecting downtown and the Fort Lewis College mesa.
Read MOREOf course, with Colorado’s four seasons, it’s important to know the best times to plant, what grows well in our climate, and to...
Read MOREOne major benefit of life in the Rocky Mountains is the consistently good air quality.
Read MOREFrom February 6 - 22, 2026, 2,900 athletes competed in 116 events across 16 disciplines and 8 sports at 15 different venues. Wo...
Read MOREAfter experiencing a stunning Southwest Colorado sunset, the fun in Durango doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. From local res...
Read MOREBelow we’ll talk about why this happens and best practices for respecting the trails during mud season.
Read MOREExplore some of the best viewing spots in Durango, CO below.
Read MOREDurango has many local restaurants with delicious soup options as well as grocery stores with locally sourced ingredients if yo...
Read MORESleigh rides are a unique and memorable winter experience in Durango, CO, whether for a family outing or a romantic afternoon.
Read MOREIn 2026, Coloradans will celebrate two special anniversaries; Colorado will be 150 years old, while America is turning 250!
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